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Rainy Merrie Monarch Weather for Hilo Side
Remnants of a stalled front bring showers to Maui County and Big Island windward spots into early this morning. Winds are forecast to ease some…
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Democrats to Host 4/20 Cannabis Forum
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i will host a forum to discuss the future of cannabis in the state on Thursday, April 20.
Make-A-Wish Recipient Experiences ‘Real Hula’ at Merrie Monarch
“I want to see real hula!” 8-year-old Colorado Springs native Faith Sullivan told the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While other kids her age may have asked for a trip to Disneyland or to swim with dolphins, Faith’s Make-A-Wish request was to attend the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival. The ho‘olaulea that opened this year’s festivities delivered “real hula” and so much more, […]
‘Peter Boy’ Book Series Reveals ‘Inside Story’
The heartbreaking saga of six-year-old Peter J. Kema Jr. is revealed in a new book series by former Hawai‘i Human Services Director Lillian B. Koller.
Old Front Brings Windward Clouds and Showers
Remnants of an old front are forecast to continue moving down the island chain from Maui County to the Big Island on Monday. Breezy trade winds …
Swells Fading Today, New Swells Expected This Week
Our current south-southwest is fading today. Another south-southwest is forecast to fill in Tuesday with yet another swell expected…
Chamber Networking Event & Green Fair Open to Public
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly AfterHours networking event and Kuleana Green Business Fair.
Merrie Monarch Festival Starts Tomorrow
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival starts tomorrow, Sunday, April 16, and runs through April 22, 2017.
‘The Ups and Downs of Halema‘uma‘u’
Presentations will be made on Monday, April 17, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and again the same evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Shred Documents & Help the Hungry
Protect yourself from identity theft and help the hungry at the same time by bringing food donations to the Fraud Watch Network Shred-a-Thon.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY for Merrie Monarch Festival
In conjunction with the 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo will temporarily be shifted to one-way only.
SSW Holds This Weekend, NW Peaks Saturday
A fun south-southwest should hold through the weekend. This swell will begin to ease Sunday into early next week. Another south…
Drier, More Stable Conditions Expected Saturday
Saturday, conditions should be slightly drier and more stable than they’ve been the last few days. Moderate to breezy northeast winds are expected to fill back…
USPS Offers Late Collection Time for Tax Returns at Some Locations
Three Big Island Post Office locations will offer late collection of mail from specially marked collection boxes on federal Tax Day, Tuesday, April 18.
Walmart Seeking Made-in-Hawai‘i Products
Walmart is seeking Hawai‘i entrepreneurs to pitch their made-in-the-USA products to the company’s buyers at Walmart’s global headquarters in Arkansas in June.
Pre-Retirees: ‘Think of Your Future’ at Free Workshop
AARP will present a free “Think of Your Future” workshop on Saturday, April 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Waimea and additional workshops islandwide this month.
Visitor Industry Charity Walk Seeks Sponsors
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association’s 39th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk for Hawai‘i Island will be held on Saturday, May 13.
Big Island Good Friday Forecast
Winds are expected to weaken allowing for land and sea breezes to take over the forecast across the state. The atmosphere is forecast to remain somewhat unstable…
New Swell Fills in Today from SSW & NW
A fun south-southwest is forecast to fill in Friday from a storm system that recently developed near New Zealand. This swell will begin to ease…
Resolution Passes: National Park Week is April 15–23
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution to mark April 15 through April 23 as National Park Week.
